Who will be around still?

I couldn't say anyone for definite but I think the possibilities are Diana, Alexandra, JLS and MAYBE Laura.

Thoughts?

Alex and the winner who will hopefully be Alex, So Alex!

I think Laura, Diana, Alex and JLS, maybe Austin too.

JLS woop!

I'd like to think Austin, Diana & Laura.

I don't have my hopes for anyone from this series.

I'd like to think Alexandra, Ruth and maybe Diana will still be around. The others don't stand a chance.

I have said it before, the important thing in the X-Factor is reaching the final, not winning it.

Except this year that is for Eoghan who will need to win it to achieve anything at all. The other two will achieve some success whether they win or not, although they won't be as big as Leona.

I really hope they find some new exciting up-tempo material for Alex and JLS, I really am not interested in them doing covers or dull R&B songs.

Both of them, in my opinion, had an amazing week on disco week.

alex jls diana ruth and maybe laura austin

Eoghan, if Simon has his way and makes him a Disney-esque performer.

Alexandra (the winner). It will have been about 8 weeks since Alexandra promoted her first real single on the show, which went to number 1 and stayed there for a few weeks

I'll give you my answer a year from now.

LOL are you sure you'll be able to tell then?

I think Diana, Ruth and Alex.

Possibly JLS, but I'm not sure, if they don't win.

to you too

In a slightly more sensible response, last night I actually saw a new JLS. They appeared much more polished and professional and I do think the market is ready for a new boyband. With the right marketing and management, JLS could surprise quite a few folk.

I don't know much about their market but I think that if they can appeal to a wide enough group, they seem so close, that I think they have a big advantage. They can hopefully avaoid some of the destructive drama.

I wish them luck.

Diana will be the next Lilly Allen, Eggnog,JLS,and the others will be singing in Butlins.

I think that with the right management and material, the following have the POTENTIAL to still be around:

Diana (most likely IMO)
Alex
Laura
Austin
JLS

Eoghan will have an album whether he wins or not, but he won't last long. I can't see anyone else being successful, although I like Ruth and hope she does well for herself.

Ruth, Laura, Austin Diana, Alexandra, JLS and maybe Girlband because of the connection with Simon from blue

You are indeed optimistic.

Not a single one of them.

I can tell you who won't be around, Yogan and JLS.

JLS, the winner, Diana, and Ruth. Possibly all three finalists.

Leona, Rhydian, Rith....you know, all the good ones

Hopefully Ruth , but I think we will know Alex, JLS and Eoghan for sure, As they will be all on next years show selling their singles just like last years final 3 was on this year.

Probably just the winner. Some of the others may still be around in terms of touring and releasing records that completely pass the public by, but I don't think that they will achieve any real success.

JLS, possibly Diana. Hopefully Laura and Austin.